Dr. Costello is excellent with his patients (especially the “skittish” ones), his friendly staff is compassionate and highly competent, and the office atmosphere is comfortable and relaxing. What more could you ask? I was fitted for a full set of dentures over the past summer — which of course required the extraction of ALL my teeth! — and although I was somewhat nervous and fearful the entire experience turned out to be completely painless and stress-free. And now I have a smile I can be truly proud of!

The Connection Between Breakfast And Your Healthy Smile

IT’S OFTEN SAID, and health studies agree, that breakfast may be the most important meal of the day. And by the way, breakfast affects our oral health too!

Popular Breakfast Choices Can Damage Smiles

Given our on-the-go lifestyles, breakfast can become an imbalanced, over-sugary meal! We don’t typically eat candy for breakfast—yet, we choose popular cereals and pastries that are full of sugar. These unhealthy breakfast choices can be damaging to our teeth and gums with multiplying effects if we’re not brushing and flossing after breakfast.

Tips For A Smile-Friendly Breakfast

Drink water or unsweetened tea to strengthen tooth enamel and help prevent tooth decay.

Use moderation with fruit juices and smoothies—they’re typically high in sugar and can be quite acidic.

Consider dinner for breakfast! Chicken, fish, beans, cheese, etc.

Eat high fiber cereals with less preservatives and added sugar.

Quick, Healthy Breakfast Ideas

Breakfast Kickstarts Your Day & Your Healthy Smile

Start eating breakfasts that protect your smile AND make you feel good (studies have found that breakfast affects your energy and focus). If you have ideas or recipes for healthy, balanced breakfasts, share them with us below or on Facebook!

Thank you for trusting us with your oral health! We appreciate you.

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